MOT Status
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198,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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advice on further look front headlight washers
advice on slight pitting at o/s/f metal brake pipe
Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture flexy at caliper (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture flexy at caliper (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
advice on further look front headlight washers
advice on slight pitting at o/s/f metal brake pipe
advice on further look at front brakes slight brake imbalance on starting test
advice on further look at hand brake n/s/r
advice on look at o/s/r coil spring at lower mounting
advice on re clip rear metal brake pipes across rear axle
advice on slight pitting at n/s/f metal brake pipe
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
advice on further look at front brakes slight brake imbalance on starting test
advice on further look at hand brake n/s/r
advice on re clip rear metal brake pipes across rear axle
advice on slight pitting at n/s/f metal brake pipe
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres near limit
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W70 DOD is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 2006 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 113,613 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W70 DOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What year was W70 DOD registered?
W70 DOD is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2006.
Is W70 DOD safe to buy?
The MOT history for W70 DOD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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